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1.5 HP Pool Pumps and Up

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12 1.5 HP pool pumps and up from Pentair, Vivohome, XtremepowerUS and more. Most cost $446 to $2,323, and half cost less than $1,256.

Pool pumps whose title states 1.5 HP or more.

We do not pick by hand: a pool pump is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: Pentair (5)

VevorSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground and above-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Includes a filter basket
$445.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower

+Variable speed operation for lower energy use
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Compact size for limited equipment pad space
−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
$1,245.00-23%List: $1,609.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 9.0

Variable speed, 3 Horsepower

+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Compact 3 HP output for residential pools
+Includes SVRS in the product name for added control
−Requires compatible control setup for full use
$2,323.61-22%List: $2,979.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Blue WaveSpec score 8.8

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 4980 Flow rate, Above-ground

+Variable-speed 1.5 HP pump for adjustable operation
+22 in polyethylene sand filter tank
+Sand filter system designed for above-ground pools
$764.99-15%List: $899.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:09 PST - Details
VivohomeSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, In-ground and above-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
$251.99-10%Was: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+High flow design
−Only suited to in-ground pools
$499.95-6%Was: $529.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 9.5

Variable speed, 5 Horsepower, 230V

+5 HP motor for high-output pool circulation
+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Works on 1-phase or 3-phase power, 208-230/277/460V
−Requires 3-phase or specific voltage wiring setup
$3,796.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 8.9

Variable speed, 2.6 Horsepower

+Variable speed motor for adjustable energy use
+2.6 THP motor output
+Compatible with variable speed pool control
$1,579.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
BLACK+DECKERSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V and 230V, In-ground

+Variable speed motor for adjustable energy use
+WiFi enabled for remote control
+Energy Star certified for efficient operation
$1,049.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower

+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Inteliflo3 name indicates newer variable speed design
−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
$1,267.11-7%Was: $1,357.50
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
HaywardSpec score 8.7

Variable speed, 1.85 Horsepower, In-ground

+1.85 HP motor for in-ground pool circulation
+Variable-speed operation lets you adjust pump output
+Designed for in-ground pool use
$2,199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
HaywardSpec score 8.9

Variable speed, 2.7 Horsepower

+2.7 HP motor for larger in-ground pool circulation
+Variable-speed operation lets you adjust pump output
+TriStar VS model name identifies the variable-speed line
$2,280.36
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

pool pumpSpeed typeHorsepowerPool typeSpec scorePrice
Variable speed1.5In-ground and above-ground8.6$445.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
Variable speed1.58.6$1,245.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Variable speed39.0$2,323.61
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Variable speed1.5Above-ground8.8$764.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:09 PST - Details
Variable speed1.5In-ground and above-ground8.6$251.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
Variable speed1.5In-ground8.6$499.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Variable speed59.5$3,796.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Variable speed2.68.9$1,579.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Variable speed1.5In-ground8.6$1,049.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
Variable speed1.58.6$1,267.11
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

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